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based on transformation of solid ink particles directly Possibility to enrich the product with
into gaseous state. When the heat is removed, the additional re-touches
sublimated ink turns back into a solid form leaving the
ink embedded into the garment. Thus, it protects the print After printing, you can make any addition or retouch. As
from discoloration. You can also use whichever color and the ink becomes a part of the material used and does
pattern you prefer, and thereby create your customized not sit on the top of the surface, any additional procedure
sportswear. By means of sublimation printing, you can can be easily performed. You can also incorporate stone
get vibrant colors and exceptional quality of detail as dressing, embroidery or foil effects into the final product,
well. yielding higher profit and personalized outputs.

The opportunity for personalized products

Thanks to the digital printing with the highest level of
flexibility, you can personalize your products as much as
you like and you can add value to your business. Unlike
conventional printing methods, sublimation printing gives
you whatever design, image and color you want. Your
creativity is the only limit!

Printing onto paper for polyester based
products such as sportswear

As you know, polyester fabric must be used for sublimation
printing. As polyester is the most common fiber used in
sportswear, it works well with sublimation printing. Since
sublimation ink does not sit on top of the fabric and the ink
is absorbed by fabric, no residual dye particles remain on it.
It is thus possible to get more durable sportswear images.

No paper deformation in sublimation printing High speed production

Sportswear products will surely not stay clean and sterile In contrast to analogue printing methods, digital printing
for a long time! Still, they should be resistant to get dirty, allows you to complete your printing process in a shorter
scratching or fading. Sublimation printing provides high time regardless of whether you work for large production
durability without deformation. The images on the fabric runs or small customized productions. This will help you
don’t fade, scratch, crack or peel - even after multiple to efficiently meet high demands by shortening delivery
washings and ironing. Logos or designs on the fabric can time of customer orders. Plus, it delivers cost effective
be used for years, with no damage at all. You can not only dye sublimation printing whilst maintaining higher pro-
keep your customized designs for years, but also keep ductivity in comparison to conventional methods.
your garments looking as good as new.

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